Nutt Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Nutt Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Mississippi. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 78.4% in MS) |
| Dam Length | 860 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Max Discharge | 231 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
| NID ID | MS03737 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DAVID H. NUTT
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Nutt Lake Dam?
Nutt Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Nutt Lake Dam?
Nutt Lake Dam is owned by DAVID H. NUTT (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Nutt Lake Dam built?
Nutt Lake Dam was completed in 2008, making it 18 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Nutt Lake Dam?
Nutt Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Nutt Lake Dam?
Nutt Lake Dam has a dam height of 25 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.